Priceless: Spy School Mystery for Crime Travelers Book 3

The Crime Travelers series has garnered over 1,000 global reviews, boasting an impressive average rating of 4.7 across its three thrilling installments. Tailored for a middle-grade audience, the series promises pure action-packed adventures devoid of adult themes, firmly distinguishing it from Young Adult literature. As one editor aptly put it, “The only thing dirty in this series is a diaper."

Described as “the Bourne Identity for kids,” the Crime Travelers chronicles the escapades of international orphans—teenage protagonists who navigate hotels across the globe, engage in thrilling adventures, and confront crime in various locations. The third book in this popular series, titled Priceless, is penned by Amazon best-selling and award-winning author Paul Aertker. This installment offers a captivating experience reminiscent of the works of Gordon Korman, James Patterson, and Stuart Gibbs.

With a perfect 5-star ClarionRating® and a Lexile® Measure of 720L, this series not only entertains but also enriches young minds with essential global knowledge and clever humor. It receives high praise from parents, teachers, and librarians for its engaging content, appropriate language, and integration of geography, making it ideal for readers aged 8 to 14, spanning grades 3 to 8. In fact, the Crime Travelers series holds the title of the #1 Amazon best-seller in Children's Travel.

Spanning across 300 geographic references and featuring illustrative maps, the series enriches its readers’ experiences with humor, intelligence, and nonstop action. As the plot unfolds in Priceless, protagonist Lucas Benes encounters his most daunting challenge yet—deciphering a secret message from his mother hidden in a sunken cargo container. The adventure takes a thrilling turn during a near-death scuba diving episode, where Lucas and his companions from the New Resistance uncover a nefarious plan by Good Company CEO Siba Günerro, who is scheming a grand art heist. As they traverse the picturesque Spanish countryside in search of clues, Lucas realizes that unraveling the mysteries surrounding both the robbery and his mother's message hinges on discovering the one thing that surpasses even the most priceless treasures.

The witticism in the narrative, such as the line, “If it's opposite day, it could already be opposite of opposite, which would be confusing,” exemplifies the clever humor that characterizes the interactions among the New Resistance kids. It’s this cleverness that allows them to outwit the Good Company once again in Priceless.

This dynamic series, featuring brief chapters ideal for keeping young readers engaged, is a perfect fit for elementary and middle school reading lists. Designed for children aged 9 to 12, it speaks to both boys and girls, creating a universally appealing literary space for all young readers. As a 5th-grade teacher noted, the “spy school” concept provides thrilling plots, intriguing characters, and subtle geography lessons, making it perfect for summer reading.

Are you ready for an exhilarating journey? Dive into the world of the Crime Travelers series, where teenage spies confront a global crime syndicate, armed with humor, mystery, and suspense. Let’s rejuvenate our children’s love for reading as they embark on this fun and educational adventure!

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